What documents must I provide for entry/re-entry on the list of professional representatives?

  1. A signed request for entry/re-entry on the list 
  2. A certified copy of a valid passport or national identity card (not a driving licence) 
    Copies can be certified by a professional representative before the EPO (European patent attorney), by a legal practitioner (provided they are entitled to do so under national law) or by a public authority of an EPC contracting state through a signed attestation on the relevant document. If your name has changed since you took the EQE, please attach appropriate evidence (e.g. certified copy of marriage certificate).    
  3. Proof of current place of business/employment 
    You need written confirmation of your current place of business/employment (e.g. a letter from your current employer or, for self-employed representatives, other appropriate evidence, e.g. proof of tax/business registration). Please do not use your private address if it is not identical to your business/employment address. 
  4. A copy of the letter indicating your European qualifying examination (EQE) result 
  5. Where applicable, a copy of the summons to oral proceedings 
  6. Where applicable, a nationality exemption request (Form 52310 together with the supporting documents specified in the form and its notes). 

Where you are requesting re-entry on the list, and where applicable, please also submit proof of payment of outstanding epi annual subscriptions.